Never let your kids decide to style your hair One of a series of shots from a Family Portrait shoot last month
Category Archives: Portrait Photography
Cheltenham Portrait Photographer
Portrait taken in Cheltenham Portrait Sessions Using either natural light, or Professional Studio Lighting, we are able to capture the perfect portrait for either the Individual, the Loving Couple, the Family or Groups. Our approach to portrait photography is both fun and refreshing, resulting in professionally crafted images that capture your personality. We can offer...
Friday Freebie #4 – Use shallow DOF for Portrait impact
The eyes are the most important feature of any head & shoulder portrait. By using a very shallow depth of field we can emphasise the eyes even more. In the example below I have used a 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.8. Pre focus on the eyes to ensure they are pin sharp. Then recompose shot...
Friday Freebie #3 – Sensual Couple Portraits
Every couple would love to have a sensual photograph of themselves. Here’s a very simple pose that is perfect for a couples portrait, or wedding shoot. Ask the man to stand behind the lady, just to the side slightly. Now ask the lady to rest her head backwards, close her eyes & think romantic thoughts...
Friday Freebie #2 – Shallow DOF for Couples Portrait
Bored of the same Couple poses ? Then why not try using your Depth of Field for a more artistic shot. Place one model back approx 4-6 feet from the the front model. Pose them accordingly. Now ensure camera is on F4 (or wider) & focus on front model. Take your shot. Some examples below...
Portrait – Love thy Hair
Another portrait shot of Gloucestershire Sammy. Having not cut his hair for some 15 years, he’s become quite attached to it
1950′s Portrait
April’s Studio Shoot at Cheltenham was a great success with Claire seen here, modelling 1950′s clothes. This shot was taken using a large soft box to the left, approx 2 ft away from model, at body height. In addition the shot was taken standing on a chair, giving a flattering angle to the end image....
1950′s Mono Portrait
Trying for that 1950′s feel shot to match the models outfit & makeup … apart from the stud
Grandma & Grandaughter
Sometimes you need to forget the Studio Lighting & the posed shots. Instead it’s good just to capture hte moment. Here we have my daughter playing with Grandma.